Penguin Books Australia

Lydia Davis has won the International Man Booker Prize for 2013 for her book The Collected Stories.

For more information visit the Man Booker Prize website.

We are proud to announce Sylvia Day, author of the international bestselling Crossfire Series will be visiting Australia in June. Sylvia will meet and greet fans on her first ever Australian visit at the following locations. Please note signing events are open to the general public and bookings are not required.

Monday 10 June
At: Big W Macarthur, Brisbane
Address: Elizabeth St, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Time: 12.00pm

Tuesday 11 June
At: Dillons Norwood Bookshop, Adelaide
Address:166 The Parade, Norwood, SA 5067
Time: 4.30pm

Friday 14 June
At: Dymocks, Melbourne CBD
Address: 234 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Time: 12.00pm

At: Collins Booksellers, Fountain Gate Melbourne
Address: Level 2, 352 Princess Highway, Fountain Gate, VIC 3805
Time: 6.00pm

Thursday 20 June
At: Dymocks George Street, Sydney CBD
Address: 424 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Time: 12.00pm

At: Dymocks Penrith, Sydney
Address: Shop 145 Westfield, Penrith, NSW
Time: 6.00pm

Best Children’s Fiction (told primarily through pictures)

Little Elephants by Graeme Base

For more information and the full list of winners please click this link

Prior to writing full-time Anna trained as an international and human rights lawyer, and continues to pursue her interest in justice, frequently speaking in public on issues from free speech to the rights of both citizens and non-citizens (refugees). Her main interests are in balancing the rights and freedoms of individuals with our collective responsibilities to each other, and with the role of courage and compassion in civil society.

“I’m inspired by people of conscience and courage; this is reflected in my books, which are about people who stand up for what they believe, no matter the consequences.” – Anna Funder

Anna is a member of PEN International and is deeply involved with the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), a global network of cities offering safe havens for persecuted writers. This not only rescues that writer from often very dangerous circumstances in their home country, but sends a signal to repressive regimes around the world that attempts to silence free speech will not be successful. Anna’s interest in free speech and free expression is also local - she was a founding supporter of the Sydney Story Factory, established in Redfern, Sydney to support literacy and learning among children.

Anna currently lives in New York City with her husband and three children and is working on her next book.

We’re delighted to share the excellent news that Herman and Rosie has been chosen as the Read Aloud book for National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2013. This year students from every primary and secondary school in Australia will join together at 2pm EST on Wednesday 31 July to read aloud from Herman and Rosie by the talented Gus Gordon as part of a simultaneous nation-wide celebration of literacy. Set in New York, this gorgeous picture book is a story of friendship, of life in the big city, and of what can happen when you follow your dreams.

'Quirky, soulful and alive . . . a book to treasure, like a favourite song.' Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

For comprehensive Teachers’ Notes: www.penguin.com.au/educationcentre

Gus Gordon is an illustrator and author of more than 70 books for children. His illustrations are acclaimed for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour, and his writing is always anthropomorphic – where animals take the place of humans in the narrative. Gus's first picture book, Wendy, is about a motorcycle-riding stunt chicken and was selected as a Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book in the 2010 Book of the Year Awards.